Recall 12V102 affects 918 2012 Nissan Titan trucks with incorrect tire placard seating capacity information. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 918 2012 Titan pickups with the Sports Appearance Package because the tire placard shows incorrect seating capacity information. The wrong label can lead to vehicle overloading and a higher crash risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire placard on a 2012 Nissan Titan is the factory label that tells an owner how the truck is meant to be loaded and fitted with tires. It gives seating capacity information tied to the tire and rim setup. Owners and service desks use that label when checking whether the truck is carrying people within its certified limits.
On certain Titans with the Sports Appearance Package, Nissan put the wrong seating capacity information on that placard. The truck itself is not described as having a broken tire, rim, seat, or suspension part. The defect is the label, which gives owner guidance that does not match the federal tire and rim labeling requirement.
There is no warning sign before failure because this recall is about incorrect printed information, not a mechanical part wearing out. An owner would notice it only by checking the tire placard or having a Nissan dealer compare it with the correct seating capacity information.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Nissan Titan | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 918 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect capacity label can lead owners to overload the 2012 Titan, which increases crash risk. Before carrying heavy cargo or passengers, use the corrected label information and avoid loading near the current listed limit. Ask the dealer to install the replacement label. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Nissan Titan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to ask about the free tire-placard label installation that corrects the seating-capacity information.
- Bring the Nissan owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V102 when you call.
- Avoid overloading the vehicle until the correct tire placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician installs a corrected tire placard label with the right seating capacity information for the 2012 Titan. Nissan also supplied owners with the label and instructions for installing it themselves. The dealer installation is free under the recall. The recall began on May 28, 2012, so owners with an included VIN can ask a Nissan dealer to confirm whether the corrected label is already installed or still needs replacement.
Timeline
| March 14, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V102?
Recall 12V102 covers 918 2012 Nissan Titan trucks with the Sports Appearance Package. The tire placard shows incorrect seating capacity information, which can lead to vehicle overloading and a higher crash risk. Nissan supplies a corrected label and installation instructions, or a Nissan dealer installs it for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Nissan Titan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 12V102. If it is, call a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the corrected tire placard label installation. Reference recall number 12V102 when you schedule the visit.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Nissan will supply the corrected label and instructions, or a franchised Nissan dealer will install the new label free of charge.
What is the safety risk for this Nissan Titan recall?
The risk is vehicle overloading from incorrect seating capacity information on the tire placard. Overloading changes how the truck carries weight and can increase the likelihood of a crash. The fix is a corrected label with the right capacity information.
What if I bought my Nissan Titan used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Nissan Titan is included, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 12V102.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V102000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-615-725-1000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V102 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V102000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →